The Indianapolis journal., 1887-09-22
GATHERING OF OLD SOLDIERS.

The Thirteenth Regiment Survivors Have an
Enjoyable Meeting.
There were war veterans insignia everywhere
about the city yesterday. and visitors to the city
did not need to be told that severa, regiments
were holding their annual reunion. For several
years, State fair week has been the assent bling
time Of the survivors Of a number of regiments,
and each succeeding year seems bring more
interest in the gatherings if not increased at
tendance
The veterans of the Thirteenth Indiana In
fantry, a regiment with a history from the bat
tie of Rich Mountain to the engagement at
Fort Fisher, met In the Circuit Court room yes
tsrday morning at 10 o'clock. Judge Ayers
vacated his courtroom for the day. and under
his supervision It was handsomely decorated.
Numerous relics of battle fields were on exhibit
tion. In the absence of DIR. d. c.
SculI, OF Lebanon. Captain Michael
Ream, Of Peru, presided. and Frank
Ingersoll, of this city. officiated as
secretary. The roll was called. and ont of
total membership OF 425 but ffty-six responded,
against hundred for last year. AS an ex-
PLANTATION Of the comparatively small attendance
itwas stated that the majority OF the members
have moved west Of the Mississippi river and
intending to attend another reunion to oe
held at St. Louis during the national encamp-
ment.
Col Chas. Ross, q prominent railroad
nan of Milwaukee, was present, and delivered
address that created much enthusiasm.
General Foster, Of this city. who was for a
time colone, of the regiment, followed in g brief
address, in which lie reviewed the great record
she regiment made upon the field of battle.
Capt. w. A. Ketcham, of this city. pre-
Bented with a gold beaded cane by Sergt. Ed
ward Forest, of Shelbyville, and Mr.. Ketcham
responded in "a brief speech. There other
pleasant incidents that made the occasion enjoy
able. among them the relating of stories
cePning the various campaigns through which
the regiment passed. just before noon the regi-
mental colors were exhibited by Comrade New
land, and the sight of them drew three rousing
cheers from the veterans
In the afternoon President Scull was present,
and delivered n very interesting address. Action
taken making the wives, and daugh-
members Of the organization. The election of
officers for the ensuing year occurred. with the
following result:
President-Mchael Reams of Peru.
cePresident-Stephen D. Sytes of Salem.
Secretary-Frank Ingersoll Indianapolis.
Treasurer--George Lowery, Indianapolis.
The new officers were installed and delivered
short addresses promising to work to make the
than IL has been In the past President Reams
urged the necessity of more fraternal feeling
among the survivors OF the regiment, and said it
should be the duty of the organization to lend
helping hand to all members in need.
kilograms and letters were read from a num-
Der of veterans regretting their inability TO be
present, and siGnifying their intention to meet
the regiment in St Louis. uniform badge
was adopted to be worn the St. Louis en-
campmentr at which at least three hundred Of
the survivors of the regiment expected to
be present. After fixing the time of the next
annual reunion in this city on Wednesday of
State fair week. the meeting adjourned to the
court house yard, where q photograph Of those
present was taken.